About this role
Job summary Ready for a chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join Bere Clinic as a Chef working alongside a dedicated team. Become a crucial part of the kitchen team working 37.5 hours a week, crafting daily meals for service users, staff and visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role by providing guidance and training to your peers. Heres the exciting part- the calendar is buzzing with activities, events and special occasions which youll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting. Its a calm and pleasurable working environment, where youll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. Theres a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. Just imagine great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now thats a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.
Main duties of the job This Chef role at Bere Clinic offers a unique opportunity to work in a creative environment, crafting meals for service users, staff, and visitors. Work alongside a dedicated team for 37.5 hours a week, providing guidance and training to peers. The role involves preparing meals for various events, from World Food Day to festive occasions. You'll support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, maintaining food storage and safety procedures, and ensuring meals meet high standards and dietary requirements. You'll also be responsible for planning menus, cost control, and maintaining 'Safer Food Better Business' standards. This role promises job satisfaction and work-life balance.
About us Elysium Healthcare operates the Bere Clinic, providing care for young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders or related mental health issues. The clinic features 12 en-suite bedrooms and various communal areas, supporting a focus on recovery and teamwork. Elysium Healthcare employs over 8,000 staff and is part of Ramsay Health Care, with services across England and Wales. The organisation values inclusive recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer. As part of the team at Bere Clinic, you'll join a culture where recovery and compassion are central, with opportunities for career growth across a global network.
Job description Job responsibilities Ready for a chef role that lets you unleash your creativity? If so, join Bere Clinic as a Chef working alongside a dedicated team.
Become a crucial part of the kitchen team working 37.5 hours a week, crafting daily meals for service users, staff and visitors. Dive into food preparation and elevate your role by providing guidance and training to your peers.
Here’s the exciting part- the calendar is buzzing with activities, events and special occasions which you’ll also cater for. From World Food Day to festive moments like Christmas and Easter, you get to infuse your own flair and keep things exciting.
It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and enjoy creating delicious meals. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly.
Just imagine… great job satisfaction, home in time for dinner every night and two days off a week. Now that’s a recipe for a balanced work-life combo.
As a Chef you will be:
Supporting the Head Chef for the day-to-day running of the kitchen Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures Preparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit Serving service users, staff and visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous services manner Preparing and producing foods for conferences and banquets Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping Adhering strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation Assisting the Head Chef by researching and creating new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality and compliment healthy eating guidelines Correctly filing of all paperwork in relation to the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) i.e. Fridge temperatures, food temperature logs and cleaning schedules To be successful in this role, you'll need:
To be 18 years or older GCSE or equivalent English City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking Basic Food Hygiene (essential) Intermediate Food hygiene (desirable) Previous experience in a similar environment Previous experience in delivering a service on mass Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budget experience Where you will be working:
Location: Bere Clinic, Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8QT
You’ll provide care and support to young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders or an eating difficulty with a co-morbid presentation for example Mental Health or psychological issues, such as depression, OCD or anxiety or self-harm.
Bere Clinic has12 spacious en-suite bedrooms. Each bedroom is finished to a high standard and young people are encouraged to personalise their spaces.
There are spacious communal areas, a lounge and a separate dining area along with a large activity room and smaller spaces for individual, group, and family sessions. You’ll be part of a culture that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and where recovery and compassion is at the heart of the service.
What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £28,700 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and parking About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To be successful in this role, you'll need to be 18 years or older, hold GCSE or equivalent in English, have Basic Food Hygiene, City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) in Basic Food Preparation Cooking. Intermediate Food Hygiene is desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Waterlooville
PO8 8QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)